Parenting

'Why are we dismissed?': Women open up about being sent home from hospitals in labor

Women discuss how they were sent home from the hospital when in labor, only to give birth a short while after that.

Momtroversy: Are 'baby prenups' a good idea for expecting parents?

Some parents are drafting written agreements outlining responsibilities prior to the birth of their children.

Mom claps back at stranger who shamed her for using her phone in Costco

Tracy Bennett was with her sons Elliot, 2, and Isaac, 7 months, on Sept. 27 when she tried to log onto the Costco app rather than continue to wait in line with the kids,

Shay Mitchell opens up about pre-partum 'severe depression' at start of pregnancy

Actress Shay Mitchelle discussed having "severe" pre-partum depression at the start of her pregnancy.

Busy Philipps says her husband stepping up to do parenting duties averted a divorce

Busy Philipps talked about her husband stepping up to do parenting duties.

This Mom's genius snack hack turns kids into healthy eaters

This is one simple snack hack.

Husband reminds his wife there's 'no trophy' in parenting in viral post

Husband reminds his wife there's 'no trophy' in parenting in viral Facebook post.

Baby can't stop cracking up while learning alphabet with dad

Winston Thomas Moore was filmed by his mom, Kiara, as he practiced learning letters with dad Pedro Moore.

How flat-fee maternity care can cut costs

Insurers are bundling physician payments for maternity care into a flat fee.

Mom's Facebook post warns others to not kiss babies after her infant contracts RSV

Ariana DiGrigorio of Keansburg, New Jersey, recently took to Facebook where she shared a photo of her son Antonio hooked up to machines in a hospital crib.

Real-life 'Bad Moms' redefine what it means to be a good mother

#IMomSoHard stars Kristin Hensley and Jen Smedley take "Nightline" inside their sold-out show for moms, and three moms on Long Island talk about their online community and how it’s helped them.

Major new beverage guidelines for kids 5 and under: What parents should know

An unprecedented collaboration among top medical groups led to updated beverage guidelines for kids.

New guidance on plant-based milks for kids 5 and under

Four major health organizations released new beverage guidelines for kids 5 and under, taking aim at sugary and caffeinated drinks and some plant-based milks.

Mommy blogger's decision to give up 'wine culture' to document sobriety journey

Harmony Hobbs, a mother of three who runs the blog “Modern Mommy Madness,” spoke to “Nightline” about a drinking problem that developed after she chose to become a stay-at-home mom.

Top 2019 cars for easy car seat installation

Cars.com releases its 2019 list of the top 13 cars for easy car-seat installation on "GMA."

What parents should know about the new peanut allergy pill

ABC News' Dr. Jennifer Ashton talks about the potential benefits and risks of the peanut allergy pill breakthrough which could soon be approved by the FDA.

Breastfeeding basics: All of your questions answered

Learning how to breastfeed can be an extremely frustrating process.

Court denies custody for parents who stopped chemo for 4-year-old son with cancer

This afternoon, Hillsborough County judge Thomas Palermo announced the ruling to parents Joshua McAdams and Taylor Bland-Ball.

Moms organize to distribute 'baby on board' buttons to pregnant subway passengers after city inaction

Moms in Chicago are taking action for seats for pregnant women.

'A pump-and-dump kind of day': How wine-mom culture shifted from funny memes to unhappy hangovers

In 2017, Celeste Yvonne's day began with sending her kids of to school and heading to the office -- usually with a mild hangover.

Couple takes in daughter's middle school friend, which leads to a family of 6 

Keia and Richardro Jones-Baldwin adopted their fourth child Princeton, 2 on Aug. 29. The proud parents began fostering in 2016.

Some schools ban phones because parents won't stop texting

After parents were fervently checking up on their children throughout the day, some schools have banned cell phones.

Is your anxiety rubbing off on your kids?

Mom Tiffany Baker opens up to "Good Morning America" about how her anxiety started to wear off on her child.

I breast pumped while crushing a record and becoming the 1st woman to win a 268-mile race

Jasmin Paris, 35, broke the course record at the 2019 Montane Spine Race.

Single mom combined 3 clever budgeting steps to eliminate $77K debt. Here are her tips

Kumiko Love wasn't always good with money. But as the 33-year-old mother embarked on a career as a credentialed financial counselor, she learned valuable information.

Breastfeeding basics: All of your questions answered

Learning how to breastfeed can be an extremely frustrating process for moms. Getting the basics right can set you, and your baby, up for breastfeeding success.

Parents want to regain custody of 4-year-old son with cancer after stopping his chemo

Noah McAdams was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia earlier this year. The 4-year-old's parents, Joshua McAdams and Taylor Bland-Ball, stopped his chemotherapy.

Weight Watchers' app for kids draws backlash from parents, calls for boycott

The Weight Watchers app, called Kurbo, is aimed at children ages 8 to 17.

4 back to school tips for parents of children with ADHD

For parents of the 6.1 million American children with ADHD, going back to school can be a major source of anxiety.

'Stop making excuses': An open letter from teachers to parents

Bored Teachers wrote an open letter to parents.

Arkansas mom talks adopting nine siblings, becoming family of 15

The best tech gadgets for kids as they head back to school

"GMA" sponsor Target shares some trendy and useful new back-to-school tech gear for children.

How to get your kids away from the screen and back to school

"GMA" shares helpful tips for parents who may be struggling to have their children put down the electronic devices as they head back to school this fall.

Back-to-school tips for packing your child's backpack

Fashion expert Zanna Roberts Rassi and "GMA" sponsor Target share tips for the best ways kids can utilize their backpacks to get them excited to head back to class.

We tried 3 tracking devices for kids

ABC News' Becky Worley enlisted her son and his friends to try out tracking devices for kids.

Exercise during pregnancy helps babies: Study

A new study found exercise is not just good for moms, but could also have lasting benefits for babies, too.

What parents need to know about ridesharing for kids

Rideshare services designed for kids have launched across the country as major rideshare companies like Uber and Lyft don't allow solo passengers younger than 18.

Making kids' sports season easier for parents

ABC News' Becky Worley shares tips for parents as back-to-school sports seasons begin.

Pink defends Jessica Simpson against the #parentingpolice

Pink defends Jessica's Simpson's parenting choices.

Tamron Hall sounds off on 'mom shame lameness'

Tamron Hall may be a new mom, but she's an old pro at standing up to her critics.

Girls report 3 times more cyberbullying than boys, according to new report

Girls reported three times more cyberbullying than boys in a new report.

Anne Hathaway announces pregnancy, pens touching note to those battling infertility

Anne Hathaway announces her 2nd pregnancy, pens touching note about infertility.

'Smart' diapers: Great idea or helicopter parenting from infancy?

Lumi by Pampers was created following research by the company.

Pennsylvania school district threatens to place children in foster care over unpaid lunches

A Pennsylvania school district threatened to place children in foster care over unpaid school lunches.

Pink disables comments on her Instagram page amid mommy shaming

Singer Pink disabled comments on her Instagram page amid mommy shaming.

This changing table note is a simple way to help another mom out

A Nashville mom found a sweet note on a restaurant bathroom changing table.

Singer Pink defends her children running, celebrating at Holocaust Memorial

Pink took to social media to pay homage to her Jewish faith, but also explain why her kids were running in a memorial to the Holocaust.

Are you an 'office mom'? How you might be taking on work that won't lead to a promotion

"Office moms" take on the housework at their jobs, such as cleaning fridges and desks, but the tasks rarely lead to getting a promotion.

Couple sues after stranger gives birth to their child after fertility center mix-up

A California couple has filed a lawsuit against a fertility center after they say a mix-up led to a couple in New York giving birth to their son.